Lyme arthritis signs and symptoms

As we previously discussed, Lyme arthritis typically happens 6 months after the initial infection but can occur in as little as 4 days and up to 2 years after infection. Although people may experience joint pain, general soreness and achiness, and fatigue after Lyme disease even after treatment, Lyme arthritis is actually very different.  Lyme arthritis presents like autoimmune joint pain: swelling, redness, warmth, prolonged morning stiffness. Here are some signs and symptoms of Lyme arthritis